"Sanju sir is an important part of the industry. I have worked closely with him, so I am definitely feeling bad. But I hope the judiciary gives him some respite considering his family," the 30-year-old said on Thursday at the MTV Video Music Awards India 2013.

When asked about the fate of the Zanjeer remake, Priyanka said: "I don't know what will happen to the film but the shooting is almost complete."

Being directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the Zanjeer remake features Sanjay in the role of Sher Khan, played by Pran in the original 1973 film. Ram Charan Teja and Priyanka play the lead roles in the new movie.